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- Principal's Report
- Minecraft STEM Competition
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- MISA Sport Notices
- Diocesan Events / Trials - Term 4
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- Mary Immaculate Spring Fair - Saturday 19 October
- Growing Good Men - Father & Teenage Son Weekend Experience
- ACYF 2019
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Dear Parents, Friends, Staff and Students of Mount Carmel,
“Whoever can be trusted in small things can also be trusted in big things”. Luke 16: 10
The above phrase was from last Sunday’s Gospel and is worth continually reflecting on. Whether we are considering our behaviours in general or in minute detail with those closest to us, the idea that trust is paramount in our lives is undeniable. Trust is also necessary in our global thinking. How do we deal with those less fortunate, with the environment, with the ridiculed, with the downtrodden? Do we consider the dignity of all we encounter when we make our decisions or do we break the trust we have with others. On Sunday Sept 29 (this coming Sunday), the church celebrates Social Justice Sunday. The Australian Catholic Bishops have released a statement called Making it Real: Genuine human encounter in our digital world. This statements looks at digital technology in our modern world and asks the question as to how we can foster genuine human encounter. I encourage parents and students to read this statement and reflect on what it offers.
On Wednesday of this week we had the final formalities for our Year 12, 2019 students. Every year, these events include a College Assembly where we recap the memories of the students over the past six years, a celebration of the Eucharist through a Mass with the students and their families, and a Graduation Ceremony where we acknowledge every student and highlight special achievements. These ceremonies involve great joy as we reflect on the growth and many positive qualities of these students. There is also however, a degree of sadness as we recognise that this represents an end to formal schooling and that these students will physically leave our community. One of the things that remains true is that whilst they leave our buildings and playgrounds, they will always remain members of the Mount Carmel Catholic College community. At the graduation I highlighted the four areas that we hope all graduating students of Mount Carmel will become. We hope they will always be people of; Faith, Integrity, Learning and Community. It is these values that we try to instil in our students and I am proud of how they have turned out. We wish every student success in their future and I ask you to keep them in your prayers as they build toward the HSC examinations.
At the farewell assembly, the leadership to our 2020 SRC was formally handed over. This handover is an important symbol that student leadership involves authority given from both the College and the student body. The 2019 SRC recognised these students and welcomed them into their new positions. I look forward to the formal badging of these students in term 4.
At the start of term 4, the Information Technology Support staff will move into the old Book Room in the library. This move is an attempt to make access to this support easier for the students both during lessons and during breaks. Overall, it continues our move to ensure that the library transforms into a resource hub where students might go to access assistance with research, Learning Support, IT, STEM and Careers/Transition. We will continue this process over the next few months.
As some of you may be aware, we have some staff changes that will occur at the start of next term. Mrs Merryl Tumeth has retired at the end of over three decades service to Mount Carmel. The staff farewelled her at the start of this week and her contribution to the College has been invaluable. I wish Mrs. Tumeth the best in her entry into retirement.
Mr Greg Lozelle will be taking Term 4 on Long Service Leave and will be replaced by Mr David Teuma in the library. This will also allow Mr Teuma (our IT Coordinator) to monitor the changes to IT and access for students whilst he is there.
Finally, I wish all students and families a happy and restful holiday period. As I have often said, a fundamental philosophy in Christianity is taking the opportunity to stop and reflect on what we do and how we do it. I encourage all students to take this opportunity and hope they come back refreshed and ready to contribute. I remind all that we will return in summer uniforms. Parents please check these over the holidays and be sure that any adjustments are taken care of prior to your child’s return.
Mr Steve Lo Cascio
Principal
This term Mount Carmel launched its first Minecraft based competition. This involved students using STEM based skills to recreate a scene from a book they had read. It required the use of both Literacy and Numeracy skills to complete the task. Over 3 weeks students worked both at lunchtime, in the STEM room, and at home to design, calculate and create what the authors had envisioned that we as readers would see in their words. And this is the key to what do in STEM, we bring imagination to life.
There were some absolutely mind blowing recreations of a plethora of different literary works, ranging from George RR Martin’s A song of Fire and Ice, Emily St John Mandel’s Station Eleven, Stephen King’s The Shining and Andy Griffiths Treehouse series.
Congratulations to all Participants:
- Alara Reyes
- Alexander Dutfield
- Braeden Watfa
- Dominik Raffoul
- Toby Curry
- Gerardo Fuentes
- Fiona Nguyen
- Harrison Petrovic
- Helaena Sison
- Jack Greenwood
- Alanah Klarich
- Declan Cox
- Kiel De Jesus
- Samuel Dwyer
Winners:
- Calan Hay
- Brandon Rayan
- Brandon Nguyen
Runners Up:
- Liam Tannoury
- Suzanne Samaan
During the month of September, multiple students willingly volunteered themselves to take part in Steptember which was a charity event for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance to help people living with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood. One in two people with cerebral palsy are in chronic pain due to the tightening of their muscles and many will never be able to take a single step without assistance.
Students were assigned with the dedicated task to walk 10,000 steps for 28 days whilst culminating ways to fundraise money to help those who need it the most. This was not only an opportunity to increase physical activity but to be able to grow as a unique individual knowing through having the gift of walking, we are able to help others too.
This intricately relates back to being more thankful for what we have and help others through the gifts provided by God because we are all brothers and sisters who are instructed to help one another.
“Don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need.”
Hebrews 13:16
Every dollar raised goes towards providing vital equipment, therapy and services to those living with cerebral palsy, and/or contributes to groundbreaking research into the prevention and maybe even one day cure for CP!
Alisa Thephavong and Maria Tuyor on behalf of the Revelation Team
19 October & 20 October is the annual Campbelltown 24 Hour Fight Against Cancer Walk. This event is an initiative which has been put into place in order to assist in the acquisition of funds to provide Campbelltown and Camden hospitals with much needed equipment and services to aid in the treatment and care of patients suffering from Cancer. This event is held at Campbelltown Athletics Stadium.
Members of our school community have decided to register a team this year in order to show our support for this cause. However, whilst the College supports the initiative under taken by students to walk for cancer, there will be no teacher supervision provided for the event. If you are interested in being a part of the MCCC team on the weekend please contact Miss Toogood via email at toogoodr01@dow.catholic.edu.au or speak to College Spirituality Captain Anthony Wicks at school for information.
Visit the official site for more event information:
I have just been advised by Envision Hands that they are no longer taking the lids we have been collecting as they have been inundated and are unable to process any more.
Since we began this initiative during Lent, we have collected 5 large recycling bins full of lids contributing to the 2 million lids they have received, with their target being 1 million.
I would like to thank all the staff, students, parents and Mount Carmel community for their support as it was overwhelming and humbling to see this initiative succeed
in the way that it did.
Thank you all so much.
Meaghan Marchand
Below are some general policies that the College enforces in regards to sport.
Student sport groups on Compass: Students are asked to check their Compass for their sport group allocation. This is now ‘locked in’ and unfortunately can not be changed as selections and changes are now closed. It is important that students attend the correct sport group to ensure that they are accounted for and supervised for the afternoon of sport. If they attend the incorrect group they will be marked as ‘absent’ from the group where they are supposed to be and this will affect their attendance record. Please make sure you are attending the correct group each week.
Also as mentioned at previous assemblies and meetings please ignore the large sport description on your Compass page (according to this every student is in Fit HQ and this is an error) . Refer to the code below this description for your sport allocation. If you have any questions please see Mrs Pontin at the Sports Office.
Leave from venue notes: A reminder that if students wish to leave from a venue they need to supply the Sport Coordinator. Notes can be signed at the sports office before, and up until, recess on Tuesday. A sample note is included below.
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Date To Whom it May Concern, I (parent / guardian name) give permission for my son / daughter (child’s name) to not return to the College at the conclusion of sport this afternoon. Kind Regards,
(Parent / Guardian signature) (Contact Number) |
Any other notes on Tuesdays: If you are sick, injured or can’t participate in sport on a Tuesday you must have a signed note from your parent/guardian detailing the reason for non-participation. You must bring this note to Mrs Pontin (Sport Coordinator) during recess on Tuesday so an alternate plan can be arranged for you during sport time.
TUESDAY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY NOTICES
If students do not participate in the MISA sport program they are involved in the college’s Tuesday Recreational Sport program. This program offers students the opportunity to be active in a variety of different sports / activities either at school or in the local community. Students in Year 7 rotate with their house group through 4 different activities (a different activity each term). All other grades have the opportunity to elect what sport program they would like to participate in each term. This choice gives students the responsibility to be active according to their own interests, likes and strengths.
Students are asked to check the relevant sports noticeboard for their term 4 sport group in preparation for next term. Changes to sport groups can be made up until the end of term.
Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)
TERM 4 MISA TRIALS
Term 4 MISA trials will continueDURING sport on Tuesday of Week 1. If you are interested in trialing for a sport can you please complete the form below to express your interest.
MISA sports running in Term 4 include:
- Yrs 7-9 Boys & Girls Oztag
Yrs 7-9 Boys Indoor Cricket- Yrs 7-9 Boys & Girls AFL 12's
- Yrs 10-11 Mixed Frisbee
- Yrs 10-11 Boys & Girls Volleyball
- Yrs 7-9 Girls Softball
Any questions please see Mrs Pontin at the sports office on Monday.
TUESDAY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY NOTICES
If students do not participate in the MISA sport program they are involved in the college’s Tuesday Recreational Sport program. This program offers students the opportunity to be active in a variety of different sports / activities either at school or in the local community. Students in Year 7 rotate with their house group through 4 different activities (a different activity each term). All other grades have the opportunity to elect what sport program they would like to participate in each term. This choice gives students the responsibility to be active according to their own interests, likes and strengths.
Students are asked to check the relevant sports noticeboard for their term 4 sport group in preparation for next term. Changes to sport groups can be made up until the end of term.
HOW DO I CHANGE MY SPORT GROUP?
Unfortunately no more changes can be made to Term 4 recreational sport groups. Compass rolls have been locked in and the timetable has been synced in preparation for week 1 next term.
Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)
Mount Carmel is a part of the Diocese of Wollongong so we compete in Diocesan Sporting events throughout the college year. At these events / carnivals, schools from the Diocese of Wollongong come together to compete for points towards the Vince Villa Trophy that is awarded to the Champion School at the end of the College year. Mount Carmel historically performs well at these Diocesan events and last year finished a close 3rd place overall in the Vince Villa Trophy.
DIOCESAN EVENTS / TRIALS – TERM 4
Mount Carmel is a part of the Diocese of Wollongong so we compete in Diocesan Sporting events throughout the college year. At these events / carnivals, schools from the Diocese of Wollongong come together to compete for points towards the Vince Villa Trophy that is awarded to the Champion School at the end of the college year. Mount Carmel historically performs well at these Diocesan events and last year finished a close 3rd place overall in the Vince Villa Trophy.
Diocesan AFL Carnival (Boys & Girls) - Friday 18 October 2019
Boys
Venue: Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow
Departure Time: 7:00am sharp by coach/bus
Return Time: Approximately 4:00pm
Uniform: Full college sports uniform. Students will be supplied with a playing singlet. Students MUST wear a mouthguard to take the field.
Canteen: There will be no canteen facilities at the venue. Students are to supply their own food and drink on the day.
Girls
Venue: Monarch Oval, Macquarie Fields
Departure Time: 7:30am sharp by coach/bus
Return Time: Approximately 3:45pm
Uniform: Full college sports uniform. Students will be supplied with a playing singlet. Students MUST wear a mouthguard to take the field.
Canteen: There will be no canteen facilities at the venue. Students are to supply their own food and drink on the day.
** Notes will be issued to students ASAP.
Diocesan Basketball Carnival (Boys & Girls) - Monday 21 October 2019
Boys
** Students are to arrange their own transport to and from the carnival. If this isn’t possible can you please see Mrs Pontin asap.
Venue: Minto Indoor Sports Centre, Minto
Arrival Time: 7:30am sharp
Carnival Conclusion Time: Approximately 3:00pm
Uniform: Full college sports uniform. Students will be supplied with a playing singlet.
Canteen: There will be limited canteen facilities at the venue. Students are encouraged to supply their own food and drink on the day.
Girls
Venue: Beaton Park ‘Snakepit’, Gwynneville
Departure Time: 7:00am sharp
Carnival Conclusion Time: Approximately 4:30pm
Uniform: Full college sports uniform. Students will be supplied with a playing singlet.
Canteen: There will be limited canteen facilities at the venue. Students are encouraged to supply their own food and drink on the day.
Diocesan Boys Super 8’s Cricket - Wednesday 23 October 2019
Venue: Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow
Departure Time: 7:00am sharp in the college mini-bus
Return Time: Approximately 4:00pm
Uniform: Full college sports uniform.
Canteen: There will be no canteen facilities at the venue. Students are to supply their own food and drink on the day.
Further info on these events: http://www.dow.catholic.edu.au
NSWCCC ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS - Friday 20 September 2019
Congratulations to the MCCC students who competed at the CCC Athletics Championships last Friday at Homebush Athletics Centre (Blake Bolwell, Alexis Brunt, Nathan Cann, Tye Fepuleai, Matthew Galvin, Joey Gossayn, Ben Kaufusi and Jordan Darnley). The competition is always extremely tough and impressive. Please see results below:
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Blake Bolwell |
7th place - 12 yrs 1500m |
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Alexis Brunt |
4th place - 13 yrs 200m 3rd place - 13 yrs 100m |
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Nathan Cann |
9th place - 17+ yrs 200m |
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Jordan Darnley |
2nd place - 17+ yrs 1500m walk |
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Tye Fepuleai |
2nd place - 14 yrs high jump |
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Matthew Galvin |
6th place - 15 yrs 1500m 9th place - 15 yrs 800m |
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Joey Gossayn |
5th place - 13 yrs 80m hurdles |
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Ben Kaufusi |
6th place - 17+ yrs shot put |
Well done again to all of our competitors.
NSWCCC ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS - Friday 20 September 2019
Congratulations to the MCCC students who competed at the CCC Athletics Championships last Friday at Homebush Athletics Centre (Blake Bolwell, Alexis Brunt, Nathaniel Calvelo, Nathan Cann, Tye Fepuleai, Matthew Galvin, Joey Gossayn, Ben Kaufusi and Jordan Darnley). The competition is always extremely tough and impressive. Results are yet to be uploaded to the CSSS website. As soon as we have access to these results I will include them in the college newsletter. Well done again to all of our competitors.
Good luck also to the students who have registered for the All Schools Championships that will take place this weekend. Alexis, Tye and Monique we hope you all compete well and get the results you are after. GOOD LUCK!
NSWCCC Junior Basketball Championships - Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 October 2019
Venue: Penrith Basketball Stadium, Penrith.
Departure Time: 6:45am sharp in college mini-bus
Return Time: Approximately 5:00pm
Uniform: Full college sports uniform. Students will be supplied with a playing singlet and shorts.
Canteen: There will be limited canteen facilities at the venue. Students are encouraged to supply their own food and drink on the day.
** Notes will be issued asap.
NOMINATIONS – APPLICATION PROCESS
(To self-nominate and get approved for these events, students need to be competing at a representative level in their chosen sport).
Please refer to the information sheet provided by the Sports Coordinator for the process for individual student nominations for trials for NSWCCC events. All trial closing dates will be advertised in the newsletter and in the student weekly sport update emails. Students can register for events at any time.
MC SPORTING STARS - Bexleigh Sultana, Amber-Leigh Ferrari and Bethany Ferrari attended the 2019 National Clubs Gymnastics Carnival on the Gold Coast on Sunday 15 September where they participated in the National Team Gym competition. Teams at this event travel from all over Australia to participate and we are thrilled to celebrate that girls came away with a Gold medal, 1st Place – making them the Australian National Team Gymnastics Open Division Champions 2019. A huge achievement for these girls and one that needs to be recognised and celebrated by the college community!
The girls have been training extremely hard all year to perfect their routines and the hard work and dedication reflected in this great result. Congratulations girls! The sky's the limit. Good luck in any future events. Your MC community are proud!
If you have experienced any recent sporting success please share it with us! The college wants to celebrate and congratulate you for your achievements.
Presale unlimited ride tickets can be purchased at www.ticketebo.com.au/mievsfrides for the discounted prive of $30.
Our Annual General Meeting and Presentation night will be held on Friday 18 October 2019 starting at 6.30pm in the College library.
The 2020 committee will be voted in and pizza and drinks will be provided after the presentation. We hope to see all players and their families on the night.